Survivor Type

**JellybeanJay** · November 17th, 2010

I have to say this was one of the only SK stories that actually made me queasy

**footofthehare** · November 29th, 2010

I just read Survivor Type for the first time, and all I could do was stare at the last page, slack-jawed and nearly crying/laughing. I mean, the only thing I wanted to do was sing the praises of Stephen King, and I have been. I know the odds of him reading any of these complimentary posts about an almost thirty year old short story are slim, but it's just such a good story. Words fail me, if by some crazy chance, Stephen, you read this post, just know that you have rekindled my love for short stories.

**Becks19** · November 30th, 2010

Originally Posted by JellybeanJay

I have to say this was one of the only SK stories that actually made me queasy

I kept thinking through the whole thing

**Seb Shaw** · January 3rd, 2011

I too just read this story, and it is still so vivid in my imagination, it was so well constructed, so well paced and so that I'm sure it will last long in the memory, This has just rocketed to 2nd in my list of favorite stories in this collection, just behind The Mist.

As for it not being film worthy, I have to disagree I think it would make a great film, If made correctly and with the up-most respect... If you think it would be too graphic, for and audience, well just look at Human Centipede and the SAW franchise. The internal monologue could be done out loud with flashbacks of his past. You wouldn't even have to show all the gruesome scenes, just hint at them

**DebA913** · June 1st, 2011

This is the story I have people read who have never read Stephen King before!!!! Just a little insight.....
Well, I loved it.

**blunthead** · June 2nd, 2011

I loved Survivor Type. I think an author's ability to exact a visceral response helps define his value, and, were sK to read this thread, it would bless his heart. ST could not have been written better, horror/humor in petfect balance. And another perfect ending (one of my favorite of sK's habits).

**CCAL** · June 2nd, 2011

yes I remember reading this one way back in the day! Glory-what a story! lol. I was riveted until I finished the very last page. yes sir it made me ill to my stomach....thats when you know its either the absolute brest of the horrors or a really lousy disgusting junk parading as a legitimate book. IMO ofcourse. I have never forgotten that story-even after having a massive stroke-amazing huh?! think I'll go look it up & rerfead it! thanks ya'll!

**garygak** · July 20th, 2011

Originally Posted by jlessl

Has to be one of the best (worst?) stories in this book. Words fail me to describe the way I reacted to this! OMIGOD, if there was ever any doubt about SK's twisted/bizarre imagination and storytelling, this outrageous concept seals the deal. I'll tell you what, I doubt if THIS will ever be made into a movie!!!

I can think of another movie along this lines, one guy alone on the beach. Anyone seen Castaway? Not nearly as entertaining. I'd watch a movie based on Survivor Type!